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L897 VCD

1994 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,322 mi
Last recorded59,322 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan Micra78,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 VCD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,322 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 59,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,762 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 48,762 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2009 46,379 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Horn slightly grating

Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,705 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,143 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 28,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member well rusted and holed

front number plate cracked but secure

metal brake pipes surface corrosion

metal fuel pipes under body rusty

n/s headlamp not fitting flush with body panels but beam pattern ok

rear sock arrestors missing

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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L897 VCD is a 1994 Nissan Micra in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 78,261 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L897 VCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L897 VCD registered?

L897 VCD is a 1994 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 June 1994.

Is L897 VCD safe to buy?

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